Review
A success in 1890s London and New York, the engaging Irish comic opera “Shamus O’Brien” finally gets Its world-premiere recording
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A round-up of new children’s books that celebrate diverse cultures.
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When it comes to defining American music, Pacifica Quartet’s new recording offers some welcome food for thought.
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Beyond rich allusions to the past, Jeremy Frey and his generation of basket-makers are also creating objects that will leave your eyes spinning.
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Like the iconic series it covers, “After Baywatch” is all gloss, an airbrushed look at a show about sexy lifeguards.
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The performances in Mountains are astounding, and Monica Sorelle’s sure-handed direction heralds a new and formidable talent.
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In her fine book, Lisa Volpe examines mid-’50s picture-making expeditions taken across the U.S. by photographers Robert Frank and Todd Webb.
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The rewards are slight in new politically-minded books by a pair of shrewd and perceptive women.
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Here are two new and very different records from virtuosos of the jazz harmonica, both seasoned pros, and one of them deserving of much wider recognition.
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For David Lynch, “Lost Highway” is a transitional film of sorts, a limbo-like zone between the innocence redeemed in “Blue Velvet” and the innocence corrupted in “Mulholland Drive”.
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Arts Feature: Best Movies (With Some Disappointments) of 2025